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601 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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I have been directly working with children and adults with special needs for 4 years, but have been volunteering with Angels' Place in Southfield, MI since I was a child. I got my Bachelors degree in Sociology from Boston University and currently working towards my Masters in Special Education at Lesley University. I worked for...
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Keyondra J.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Working With Special Needs For 5 Plus Years

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Hello my mother has ran a group home my whole life so I have always grew up knowing and being around people who may need more help. The last 5 years I have been working with a girl who has Retts Syndrome and love it even though she is non mobile and verbal I can still communicate with her.
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Rebecca S.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter/Tutor

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Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I've worked with a wide range of folks with special needs of all ages. I believe that everyone, including the neurotypical, have special needs and that good humor and open communication are a necessary part of making sure that every person feels like a person. I've worked with toddlers, children,...
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Leigh B.


New York, NY

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

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Hello, I have over 20 years experience in a public school. I am proud of the services and support I provided teachers and students. I have built relationships with people with Autism and developmental disabilities. Am new to Care. com so my references are from my school experience. I am available to work mornings helping your...
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Fabiola A.


New York, NY

$25-29/hr6 yrs exp

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My name is Fabiola , I'm an experiencing Aide , I've worked with different variety of clients . Dementia, Alzmeier, special needs to name .. I love my job , its my passion
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Tommy D.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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I have worked as a registered behavior technician in the field of applied behavior analysis for the past two years. I have worked with s total of 10 families and have also worked in the school system. I have experience with kids ages five through 13 with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. I have...
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Sydney C.


New York, NY

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs And Always Ready To Help

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Hi everyone! My name is Sydney C. , I recently just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manhattan College and am an upbeat and caring person. During college, I worked part-time for Special Citizens Futures Unlimited as a Community Rehabilitation Therapist. In this position, I assisted people of all ages who had Autism in day-to-day...
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Shelia F.


New York, NY

$19-30/hr2 yrs exp

I Have The Most Experience Working With Special Needs Ranging From 3-19 Years Old.

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I have the most experience working with special needs patients ranging from 3 - 19 years. Most of my experience comes from a preschool I used to work at for special needs kids ages 3-5. My day would include supervising kids safely and supporting staff accordingly to what the schedule says.
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Mercedes A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Direct Care, Child Care, Special Needs Children, Elderly Care and Housekeeping

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Hi, my name is Mercedes. I'm 45 years old. I worked for a few years babysitting newborns to adolescents, and I'm looking for a full or part-time position starting in September. I used to take care of two children for three years since their birth, but the family moved to New Jersey and I couldn't continue working due to the...
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Claire S.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr

Special Needs Sitter

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Working with special needs children is a passion of mine. For the past four years I've had the privilege of being part of a service group at my high school. I have been the leader of this group for the past two years. We visited a local elementary school every other week to work with the Special Education classes. We worked to...
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Sarah M.


New York, NY

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Mentor, Babysitter For Special Needs Youth, Experience As A Paraeducator, College Grad

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Hi! I'm Sarah. Throughout high school, I joined and eventually ran several unified (integrated, disabled and non-disabled students) clubs. From there I created my own mentorship business in which I taught life skills to teens with developmental disabilities (2 years). I was also hired by my high school s special needs summer...
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Gillian W.


New York, NY

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care With Kindness And Patience

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I am a 46-year-old female currently residing on the upper east side. I have experience with special needs children from the ages of 6 years old to early teens. I return to school for my masters in psychology, specifically, with a concentration in early childhood development. My approach to children with special needs is with...
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Tierra S.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator/babysitter Specializing In Children With Special Needs

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I have 13 years of experience teaching children. Experience babysitting children. Specializing in children on the spectrum ranging from the ages 3-22yrs old. I also have been an in home ABA therapist for the past 6yrs, working 1:1 with students in the home, teaching the community skills, daily living skills, intraverbal skills,...
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Amanda A.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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I worked with a camp for three years that had special needs members. I am passionate about what I do because I care about people and their well being. I also have family and friends with special needs. I learn very quickly and I am patient, kind, and hard working. I'm easy to get along with and I am exceptional at what I do.
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Leigh J.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny Available, Can Work with Special Needs Children

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I have always loved children and caring for them! I have had a lot of experience working with children, including children with special needs. I briefly babysat a 4-year-old who had a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder when I was in middle school. Last May I studied abroad in England where I interned as an assistant teacher...
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Sarah R.


New York, NY

$25-45/hr4 yrs exp

Caring, Experienced Babysitter For Kids With Special Needs!

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Hi! I recently graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology and am about to start a Phd in Child clinical psychopathology this September. I have years of experience providing Behavioral and ABA therapy to kids with ADHD, ODD, Autism, and more. I would love to spend these next months before grad school doing...
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Shanee R.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr

Special Needs Assistance

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Hi there , I have worked patients with special care disabilities during my training in college. It is not only a job but extremely rewarding. It requires much caring and patience in which I have .
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Tara T.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED, UPBEAT SPECIAL NEEDS TUTOR & SITTER

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It has extensive information about my many services ** I Will Always Do My Best To Work With Your Budget** I am a tutor and award-winning writer (Prose Fellowship- NJ State Arts Council for YA fiction), more. I have over 15 years of child care and tutoring experience:. with Special Needs...
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Hope G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Care Provider With Experience With Special Needs Children

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I have four years of experience working with special needs children of varying academic, physical and behavioral needs within the Albany NY public school district. Within this position I worked with children (pre-k - 5) within integrated and self-contained classrooms. I loved this job because of the close bonds I would form with...
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Samantha T.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker/ Aide

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I have been working with Special Needs children, teens, and adults for 10+ years. I have lived with an ASD child for 15+ years. I have spent time caretaking and volunteering in professional/social settings for adults with a variety of disabilities.

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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 189 reviews of the 601 listed special needs caregivers.